Registration for this event has closed due to high demand. See you all on Saturday.

We’re excited to announce another Repair Café event at Te Ara Ātea in Rolleston, where we’re giving new life to your ageing or broken items. If your is bicycle gathering dust in the garage or you have a toaster that’s lost its spark? Don’t toss them out just yet!

We aim to have skilled volunteers on hand to help repair a variety of items, from bikes to electronics, clothing to household appliances, and more. Here’s what we’re planning:

• Bicycle repairs by RAD Bikes.
• Computer, Electrical & Electronics including, Household Appliances: The appliance specialists from Ecotech Services and Molten Media will be able to assist.
• Clothing: Our talented volunteer seamstresses will mend your favourite garments.
• Knife & Scissor Sharpening from Selwyn Knife & Blades.
• General Repairs: If it’s broken, we’ll do our best to fix it!

Please Register: To help us help you, please register for this free event. Provide a brief description of the issue and the item(s) you need repairing. This way, our volunteer repairers can come prepared with the right tools and parts.  We would appreciate it if items were brought in no later than 1 PM to give our repairers time to take a look.  If you haven’t registered you can still come along on the day.

Our Volunteers

Ecotech Services

Ecotech Services is a technology repair, recycling, and sales company based in Christchurch.  Alan Liefting, the Managing Director, has over 30 years experience in repairing a wide range of electrical and electronics items. Alan is an experienced technician and registered electrical worker.

Molten Media

Molten Media Trust is a registered charity which promotes ethical recycling of electronic equipment and computers with an ultimate goal of zero waste to landfill. They refurbish and sell systems and parts or dismantle and dispose of the component parts diverting 80-90% from landfill.

Selwyn Knife & Blades

A small family-run knife sharpening company based in Rolleston. Supporting customers across the Selwyn district and beyond.

RAD Bikes

RAD Bikes are coming along to get your bike back on the road.  RAD Bikes (Recycle a Dunger) run a not-for-profit community bike workshop in Ōtautahi/Christchurch.  RAD provides workshop space where everyone is welcome to help recycle and learn how to fix bikes for themselves or others. Bikes, tools, parts and technical guidance are all provided onsite.  RAD also runs a range of mechanics courses along with community programmes and special bike-focused events.

Sewing & General Repairs

We also have volunteers bringing sewing machines for your fabric and wool repairs.  General repairers will also be on hand for everything else.

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This project is not offering professional services. Whilst they have some experience, volunteers are aiming to attempt repairs as they deem them to be possible or to offer advice on the undertaking of professional repairs. The organisers cannot be held liable for any loss, damage or accident arising from the repair process or to the use of the item subsequently.

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Our Sponsors

Ngā mihi maioha to our wonderful sponsors! 

We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee.